Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

At MSRP the Venezianico Arsenale Platino is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $1,800 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm run compared to the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Venezianico Arsenale Platino uses the Soprod M100.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsVenezianico Arsenale Platino

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

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MSRP $1,800

Venezianico Arsenale Platino

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MSRP $1,650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm41mm

Arsenale Platino40mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm40h

Arsenale Platino42h

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm300m

Arsenale Platino100m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm$1,800

Arsenale Platino$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Soprod M100

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$1,650

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What people say

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is noted for its highly legible white dial with applied hour markers and a functional date magnifier, emphasizing its tool-watch purpose. Its Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered reliable and serviceable. One reviewer found the bracelet lacked refinement and preferred the rubber strap option. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm for its excellent legibility and robust movement.

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Venezianico Arsenale Platino

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino is praised for its elegant style, detailed finishing, and slim profile, contributing to a quality feel and enjoyable wearability. Its platinum-galvanized dial features a rippled surface, offering a monochromatic yet stylish appearance. It is powered by a Swiss-made automatic caliber V3250, regulated to -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers consider the Venezianico Arsenale Platino a winner for the money due to its attractive design and finishing.

From video reviewers

The unique dial colour shift is a notable feature. The watch's price point is relatively competitive. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one reviewer finding the lug-to-lug fit too long for smaller wrists, while the other finds the 40mm case size a comfortable fit.

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